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Category: Tech News from OLS

2026 Tech Predictions for SMBs: Gaze into the OLS Crystal Ball with Eric Olmsted

December 13, 2025

If 2025 felt like a blur of AI announcements and security headaches, 2026 is the year things get more practical. For most of us, the big question isn’t, “What’s the coolest new gadget?” It’s, “What will actually make my team more productive, my business more secure, and my life simpler?” Think of this as your…
We Are Thankful. A Note of Gratitude from OLS.

November 24, 2025

As the season of gratitude arrives, we’ve been reflecting on what truly matters most to us at OLS. Technology may be at the center of what we do, but people are at the center of who we are—the people in our communities, the people on our team, and the people we serve every day. This…
POTS Alternatives for SMBs: A Guide to the POTS Line Replacement and Phase-Out

November 18, 2025

For decades, Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) has been the backbone of business communications. But since the FCC no longer requires providers to offer or support POTS, carriers are actively decommissioning copper lines used by POTS. Businesses that still rely on POTS are facing increased risks—from service disruptions to higher costs and limited functionality. For…
Pacific Northwest News for SMBs: November 2025

November 1, 2025

News for SMBs November 2025: Intersections of Talent and Technology As the year winds down, small and mid-sized businesses across Washington and Oregon are facing a mix of strong economic currents—some pushing forward, others pulling back. Talent shortages, inflationary pressure, and rapid technology shifts continue to shape how local businesses operate and compete. Yet, amid…
SonicWall Security Incident: What Happened, Who’s Affected, and What You Should Do Now

October 15, 2025

SonicWall, a widely used provider of firewalls and network security appliances, has confirmed a security incident involving its MySonicWall cloud backup service. According to an official advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a malicious actor gained unauthorized access to configuration backup files stored in the cloud, potentially exposing sensitive device settings and…
On Line Support Receives Pax8 Global Social Impact Award

July 8, 2025

Editor’s note: On Line Support is now OLS Technology. Michael Wallace, EVP On Line Support (center) accepting the Pax8 Global Social Impact Award. We’re honored to announce that On Line Support received the 2025 Pax8 Global Social Impact Award, recognizing our ongoing commitment to supporting the communities we serve. This award, presented at the Pax8…